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Fitzer’s relief after fall in charity cycle
Wednesday, 21st May, 2014. Vol. 7, Issue 21 • 63 Clanbrassil Street, Dundalk, Co. Louth. Tel: 042 9320888. Fax: 042 9329676. Email: editorial@dundalkleader.com; advertising@dundalkleader.com
By Paul Byrne
LOUTH TD Peter Fitzpatrick spoke of his relief at ‘only’ breaking his hip having been involved in a nasty accident during last weekend’s 100km ‘Opt for Life’ charity cycle. The former Louth football manager was taking part in Joe Brolly’s 100km charity cycle from Dundalk to Mullingar in aid of Temple Street Children’s hospital when the accident occurred on Saturday evening. Speaking on Tuesday having just been released from Tullamore orthopaedic hospital Deputy Fitzpatrick described the horrific incident which has left him with a plate and pins in his shattered hip.
“I was actually near enough finished the race approaching Kells when I just touched the wheel of the fella in front of me and went flying off my bike and straight onto the road. If there had of been a car approaching I was a goner and I suppose I should be grateful that it’s just the hip that is broken”, noted a relieved Fitzpatrick. “They rushed me to Mullingar hospital and it turned out that the ball attached to the hip was broken having taken the full impact of the fall. I have to say it was the worst pain I have ever felt but luckily I’m young and pretty fit Continued on Page 2
Lisa to fly the flag for Ireland By Paul Byrne Lisa O’Hagan will form part of a strong Dundalk presence at tomorrow’s International Ladies Fly-fishing Championship which is taking part in Llyn Trawsfynydd in North Wales. Twenty-three year old Lisa from the Racecourse Road in Dundalk is currently working as a school teacher in London and has already made the journey to Wales as she prepares to take part in the prestigious competition. Lisa is part of a twelve strong team that include her nine Irish teammates as well as Dundalk men Hubert Smith who is the team coach and Mick McShane who has been appointed official team fly tyer. Lisa has been fishing for most
Lisa O'Hagan pictured with her dad, Fred
of her life developing a love for the sport thanks to her father Freddie who alongside her and her sister Orlaith are all members of the Dundalk and District Brown Trout Anglers Club. According to avid fisherman Freddie it will be a proud
moment as he watches his daughter take part in the international competition representing her country. “Lisa has been fishing ever since she was old enough to hold a rod and she absolutely loves it”, stated Freddie. “The Continued on Page 10